Bill Chappell
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On The Way Back To Base: 'We're Gonna Get Shot At'
Thursday, May 31, 2012
U.S. and Afghan forces are fighting to gain control of a major crossroads in Afghanistan, where NPR photographer David Gilkey has been embedded with U.S. troops. He was with a patrol when it came under fire this week.
National Geographic Bee: Test Your World Knowledge
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Do you know your tundra from your taiga? The final round of the 2012 National Geographic Bee is being held Thursday, with students between the fourth and eighth grades testing their knowledge of countries, canals and lava lakes. See how you would have done in the preliminary rounds.
Travel Apps That Help You Pack, Explore And Enjoy The Scenery
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Mobile phones and tablets have put a world of information at our fingertips, even when we're on the go. It would seem natural, then, for smartphones to help make traveling easier and more fun. But not all apps are created equal — so we got advice from Lauren Goode, a senior editor at the All Things D blog.
Stolen Phone Beams Photos To Owner, Who Puts Them On Facebook
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
When Katy McCaffrey's stolen iPhone began beaming her photos from a cruise ship, she posted a batch of photos from the purloined iPhone on her Facebook page, in an album called "Stolen iPhone Adventures."
U.S. Craft Beer Brewers Thrive, Despite Small Share Of The Market
Friday, May 18, 2012
It's a good time to brew beer in America. According to beer expert Julia Herz, U.S. brewing isn't just on the upswing, it's on top. "We're now the No. 1 destination for beer, based on diversity and amount of beers," she says. And the industry's fastest growth is in craft breweries.
In America's 'Most Bikeable' Cities, Bike Lanes Rule
Friday, May 18, 2012
The cyclists who participated in Friday's National Bike to Work Day likely planned their ride based on several criteria, from convenience to safety. Those same concerns help determine how "bikeable" a city is, according to a new study by the Walk Score website.
Bike To Work Day: Your Photos, And Riding Advice From Grant Petersen
Friday, May 18, 2012
For many people, Bike to Work Day is a reason to put air in their bike's tires and see if the chain is too rusty to get them to work. For Grant Petersen, it's just another day — he's been riding his bike to work for three decades.
And Now For The Weather, Let's Go To Prince Charles
Thursday, May 10, 2012
In Scotland, viewers of a nightly BBC news program got a surprise when Prince Charles stood in front of a weather map to tell them about all the rain and cold they'd soon experience. "We're under the influence of low pressure," he said.
Warren Buffett Has Prostate Cancer; Detected At Early Stage, He Says
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Warren Buffett, 81, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his Berkshire Hathaway company announced Tuesday afternoon. The cancer is at Stage 1, according to MarketWatch. The billionaire investor says that his condition is not life-threatening.
In Interview, Zimmerman's Lawyer Says Trial Won't Happen In 2012
Friday, April 13, 2012
When he appeared in court on second-degree murder charges in the shooting death of teenager Trayvon Martin, George Zimmerman was accompanied by his new defense attorney, Mark O'Mara. After the hearing, O'Mara told NPR that he doubts the case will go to trial in 2012.
Jack Tramiel, Man Behind Commodore 64, Has Died
Monday, April 09, 2012
Jack Tramiel, the man behind the Commodore 64 computer, died Sunday, according to reports. Tramiel, who was 83, came to America after World War II. He was a survivor of the Auschwitz concentration camp in his native Poland.
Like The Instagram-Facebook Deal? Depends On Your Filter
Monday, April 09, 2012
Facebook's decision to acquire Instagram for $1 billion set off strong reactions among Instagram users Monday, when the deal was announced. And if any of the photo-sharing service's fans were in love with the deal, they seemed to be keeping pretty quiet about it.
In Saturday's Final Four, Expect A Kentucky Showdown And Lots Of Emotion
Friday, March 30, 2012
NCAA basketball's Final Four teams will play in New Orleans Saturday, to decide who will play in Monday night's title game. The first match-up pits Louisville against No. 1 Kentucky. In the second game, Ohio State will face the University of Kansas.
Solar Storm Goes Easy On Earth — But More Are Sure To Come, NASA Says
Thursday, March 08, 2012
The huge solar storm that NASA detected hurtling toward Earth hit our planet at 5:42 a.m. ET Thursday. So far, there have been no reports of major power or communications disruptions. But it's not the last you'll hear about solar storms; the sun's activity won't peak until 2013.
Baseball's Spring Training Begins; Opening Day Is April 4
Monday, February 20, 2012
Major League Baseball's spring training has begun, as catchers and pitchers have made their way to Florida and Arizona to prepare for the 2012 season. Stories so far include young stars Buster Posey and Stephen Strasburg returning to the Giants and Nationals, respectively.
Amanda Knox Signs Book Deal Worth Millions
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Amanda Knox, the U.S. college exchange student who won an appeal to overturn her murder conviction in Italy last October, has signed a deal to write a memoir — for which she'll earn nearly $4 million, according to reports.
President's 2013 Budget Includes Slight Boost For Arts, Cultural Agencies
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Several arts and cultural institutions saw their allotment rise by about 5 percent in President Obama's proposed 2013 budget. The proposed spending of $1.576 billion — in a budget of $3.8 trillion — includes good news for the Smithsonian Institution and the National Endowments for the Arts.
Pro Basketball's First Asian-American Player Looks At Lin, And Applauds
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Like Jeremy Lin, Wat Misaka is an Asian-American who became an unlikely basketball star; he also played for the Knicks. But he did it in the 1940s.
Apps For Apnea? New Gadgets Promise To Improve Sleep
Monday, February 13, 2012
For some people, getting a good night's sleep seems like an impossibility. A new batch of gadgets and apps tries to help troubled sleepers learn how to get their best rest.
Search Of Stricken Italian Cruise Ship Resumes After Third Delay
Friday, January 20, 2012
Search and rescue operations at the wreck of the Costa Concordia have resumed, after being halted for a third time, due to choppy waters and the partially submerged vessel's tendency to shift on the rocks near Italy's coast.
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